Lewis Ludlow gets England U18 call up

Back row forward Lewis Ludlow, a student at Hartpury College and member of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, will represent England U18s against Wales on Sunday.

Lewis was a big part of Gloucester's U18s side which participated in the U18s Academies League recently, captaining the side throughout.

He will start at blindside flanker for England who play Wales on Sunday March 10 at Swansea RFC, kick off 2.30pm.

England's January 1st side enjoyed a good run out against Scotland last week, scoring nine-tries in their 57-13 win in Darlington, and nine members of that match day squad are in line to face Wales.

Head Coach John Fletcher said:

"Playing Wales in Wales is always a challenge but it's one we're looking forward to. This is our September 1st team so we've been able to bring a few more experienced players into the match day squad for this game and we're looking forward to seeing how they get on."

Speaking to GRTV in front of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, Henry Trinder explained how important the West Country Challenge Cup is going to be for the Cherry and Whites in their preseason preparations.

Speaking to GRTV at preseason training this Tuesday, new signing Willi Heinz gave an update on his recovery from a leg injury and expressed his enjoyment since his arrival in new surroundings with Gloucester Rugby.

Speaking to GRTV after the 22-23 defeat against Bordeaux-Begles which denied Gloucester a place in next season's European Rugby Champions Cup, Nick Wood rued the momentary lapse in concentration which allowed the French side to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

As Gloucester prepare for their 39th game of the season, against Bordeaux-Begles at Sixways on Sunday, David Humphreys told the local media that this week has been all about getting the players mentally and physically ready after a tough game against Connacht last Sunday.

Gloucester Rugby and Scotland scrum half Greig Laidlaw is gearing up for Rugby World Cup with his international teammates, and speaking to the assembled media this week, Laidlaw is excited to be in familiar surroundings at the showcase tournament.

With 50 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015 gets underway several of the nations that are set to take to the Kingsholm Stadium field during the pool stages were in action in Toronto in Round Three of the Pacific Nations Cup.